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Our black and white Le Boutique wedding invitation is still one of my favourite designs. Something about the bold black and white stripes almost turns into a neutral, elegant accent at a wedding.

This wedding inspiration board plays off the stripes, instead of hiding them and is filled with stripey accents, from the groom’s tie to the ribbon around the bouquet and modern shapes (like the black Louis Ghost chair). Sometimes I like to play up the detail!

Clockwise from top left: Alannah Rose Le Boutique Invitation, groom photo from The Knot, Black Louis Ghost Chair from Three Design, bouquet from Martha Stewart Weddings, Gucci Sandals from Neimen Marcus, Oscar De La Renta gown from Brides.

Happy Valentines Day! There’s nothing like the colour combination of red and pink like we have used in our Love Potion Invitation to have us swooning over all things romantic. Soften the bold lines with fluffy flowers and sweet beading on your gown.

Clockwise from top left: Jenny Packham gown from Martha Stewart Weddings, Alannah Rose Love Potion Invitation, Cyndi Lauper MAC Makeup look, Miu Miu pumps from Bergdorf Goodman, perfume bottle from Anthropologie, table centrepieces from Martha Stewart Weddings

As we get into the heat of Summer, I’m wistifully dreaming of weddings with green bottles of pimms, strawberries and cream and cucumber sandwiches. They go quite perfectly with our Lime Garden Soiree invitation don’t you think?

Keep the mood casual. Shorter wedding dresses, acoustic musicians and barefoot croquet all fit the bill.

Clockwise from top left: Alannah Rose Lime Garden Soiree Wedding Invitation. cucumber finger sandwiches from Taste, Alberta Ferretti Chiffon Dress from Net A Porter, strawberries from Sunnyridge, beach bottle from Terrain.

It’s a rare lady that isn’t swayed by the style of a little blue box. Our Tiffany Be Mine Invitation is a nod to our love of all things white and blue. Today I’m inspired by a breakfast celebration to echo the sentiments of a nostalgic era.

Clockwise from Top Left: Alannah Rose Tiffany be Mine Invitation, Mango Bellinis from Curtis Stone, Joanna Hehir gown, croissants from Taste,  pearl necklace from Tiffany & Co.

There’s nothing quite like fresh blooms for a wedding and our Heavenly Hydrangea invitation is just the ticket for a floral celebration! Soften the black by using lots of different shades of the hydrangea purple, sweet treats and pretty floral details.

Clockwise from Top Left: Alannah Rose Heavenly Hydrangea Invitation, Hydrangea wreath from Martha Stewart Weddings, bridesmaid gown from Henry Roth, Chantilly comb from Stephanie Browne Australia, Hydrangea cupcakes from Glorious Treats.

I love the combination of pale pink and black. Fancy a bit of style for your day? How about a morning wedding with some beautiful sunshine, a soft colour palette of nude pinks with a contrast of black and soft feminine details- flower fascinators, glass candlesticks and of course- pink shoes!

Clockwise from top left: Alannah Rose Fascinator Fancy Invitation, Katherine Bridesmaid gown from Ava Madison, morning suit from Warwicks, glass candlesticks from Just Chandeliers, First glance peep toes from Anthropologie,

Red & black- a bold, striking combination that is full of drama and passion. Play it up by embracing the red and black colour palette and using plenty of luscious red roses.

Clockwise from top left: Alannah Rose Regal Rose Wedding  Invitation, Giuseppe Zanotti pumps from Net A Porter, Palace Pedigree makeup look from MAC Cosmetics, cake from Martha Stewart Weddings, Dress by Rachel Gilbert,

I’m on a bit of a black tie kick lately- something about these designs is all about formality. The elegance of a beautiful gown with a black bow tie, floor length gowns, plenty of champagne and wedding traditions. Our Bow Tie Wedding Invitation, with it’s name and sleek black and cream colour palette fits my mood perfectly today!

Clockwise from top left: Alannah Rose Bow Tie Wedding Invitation, Pretty Precise Bow earrings from Anthropologie, Carmen Mark Valvo Gown from Bergdorf Goodman, Paloma’s Nest custom gold leaf ring bearer bowl™, satin bow tie from Tartan Time,  Matthew Williamson Wedding Gown from Net A Porter

Playing off the brown and yellow in our Orchid Belle Wedding Invitation is a fresh idea- normally it’s black and yellow or even grey. The brown earthy tones of the orchids mixed with the smart pinstripe of the yellow background make for a classic wedding with an unusual colour twist.

Think classic shapes with little twists- classic block candles in shades of brown, white and yellow, yellow ballet flats and classic style wedding cakes with a chocolate cocoa twist.

Clockwise form top left: Alannah Rose Orchid Belle Invitation, Ceremony photo by Jocelyn Filley from Snippet & Ink, cakes from Martha Stewart Weddings, yellow wedding shoes photo from Snippet & Ink, Acqua Di Parma candles from Neiman Marcus.

Nothing quite says childhood like an old fashioned carousel- our Take Me To The Fair party invitation conjures up thoughts of fairy floss, ferris wheels and all the naughty food you shouldn’t eat but is so wonderful for little eyes to feast upon!

For little girls, keep your colour palette in soft pastel stripes- lots of pinks, lilacs, soft blues and lemon yellows. Serve your favourite old fashioned treats in carnival style containers and decorate with beautifully created musical carousels.

Clockwise from top left: Alannah Rose Take me To The Fair Party Invitation, fairy floss from Popcorn.com.au, Gelati stripe popcorn box from Pink Frosting, pink cups from Posh In A Box, bowtie from Swagger & Swoon, Musical Merry Go Round from Merry Treasure Shopper

I love the bold shades of aqua and emerald in our Emerald Gem invitation. Today’s board centers around that boldness- clean, crisp lines, bold shapes with a very urban feel. Little treats like blue glass jars tied with ribbons and filled with candles add an unexpected softness.

Clockwise from top left: Alannah Rose Emerald Gem Invitation, tealight holders from Martha Stewart Weddings, sugar coated studs from Kate Spade, Taffeta bridesmaids dress from J.Crew, margarita from Brides, bouquet from Brides.

When we asked our Facebook “likers” which of our invitations they liked best recently, our friend and stockist of Alannah Rose, Kathryn of Pink Frosting said “Paris” was definitely her favourite.

We love our Paris party invitation, it conjures up so many beautiful parties – today? a French inspired afternoon tea party. Wire replicas of the Eiffel tower gracing the tables, sweet raspberry macaroons, blooming peonies and of course- the finest of tea leaves drunk from our favourite tea pot!

Clockwise form top left: Alannah Rose La Parti De Paris Invitation, Macaroons from Gourmet Traveller, Iron Eiffel Tower from Paris France Products, Tea Light candle holders from Love, Loans & Linen, Peonies from Just Picked, Teapot from Peters Of Kensington